Top Reasons to Live in Petal, MS

Community fun! From an annual Spring Egg Hunt to the crowd-pleasing Fall Festival in Hinton Park, which features a car show, live music, and entertainment rides, there's always something happening in Petal. Not into festivals? Then stroll the tributaries of the Bouie River for a peaceful afternoon with a water view.

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Prime housing at a reasonable rate! While real estate values in Petal's center are 69% higher than in other Mississippi neighborhoods and over 24% higher than in similar suburban areas elsewhere in the nation, rentals are reasonable, priced some 42% lower than elsewhere in Mississippi. That means this community is a great place to check out rent to own possibilities. Live near Petal City Park, or the larger Optimist Park.

Wide housing choices! Whether you want to live in a more rural enclave like Sunrise/Pine Grove, close to Twin Pines Country Club and Reese Creek, or in the center of town, with its local boutiques and shopping, you can choose from medium sized to large single family homes and mobile homes or select small apartment buildings as your in-town choice. Either way, the community of Petal has plenty of housing variety. The mean price for housing in Petal, as of 2009, is about $113,500.

Shopping and dining! There's plenty to buy and plenty to eat in Petal. From interesting consignment stores with plenty of bargains to the Petal Shopping Center, and local shops like the Fly Boutique, you'll find a wide range of shopping options. Check out the interesting and unique finds at the Mustard Seed Flea Market, for example. As for dining, catfish got your tongue? The well regarded Catfish Wagon offers tasty shrimp, oysters, and slaws, plus a decadent dessert offering of fried Oreos.

Fishing and walking! Catch some fresh catfish for your dinner, stroll along a pleasant creek, take your boat out for a little recreation. Relay Park is a great spot to take an evening walk or run. Chain Park, bordering Gordon's Creek, is a serene spot that draws picnickers. The Paul B. Johnson State Park has a large and lovely lake, as well as rental cabins if you want a night in the woods away from your home. Pines, dogwoods, and oaks make the state park a shady and fragrant destination that is particularly popular in the spring time.

Sports! Named by Sports Illustrated magazine as the "Sportstown for Mississippi," Petal has something for everyone, whether it's tennis at a municipal court or tee time at the Twin Pines Country Club, where there are two different sets of tees for different levels of golfing skills. Hibbert Sporting Goods is the town's main stop for sporting gear.